Mission

THE JECKYL FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization started by Bette Midler, provides resources and financial support to cultural, educational, health, and environmental organizations working to improve communities in need around the world.

Overview

Over the past twenty years The Jeckyl Foundation has renovated public parks and gardens; supported theater, dance and music programs in public schools; assisted homeowners with rebuilding their storm damaged homes; helped secure the acquisition of thousands of acres of sacred Sioux lands; provided critical financial support to health organizations working in Haiti; and launched Stages for Success, an annual effort to bring desperately needed improvements to antiquated public school auditoriums in New York City.

*Are you wondering why the name Jeckyl? It’s actually named in honor of one of the greatest and most influential garden designers of the 19th and 20th centuries – Gertrude Jeckyl. I encourage you to find out more about her inspirational work by reading a few of her brilliant books. Also we are an organization about transformation, so we thought the idea of turning the wicked Mr. Hyde back into the good Dr. Jekyll is what we’re all about.

The Jeckyl Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Donations are exempt for federal income tax purposes. Please note that The Jeckyl Foundation is an Exempt Private Foundation, and therefore, donations are limited to 30% of the Donor’s Adjusted Gross Income.